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Speaker types
Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models only) or sold separately.
Refer to the product documentation for your speakers.
Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker
system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active
speakers because the receiver provides amplification.
A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system. A multichannel
audio speaker system has a left-right front and left-right rear channel, and it may
include a subwoofer and a center speaker. Side speakers are included in more
advanced systems. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds.
".1" indicates a subwoofer. For example, 7.1 channels refers to an eight-speaker
mode and uses two front speakers (left-right), two side speakers (left-right), two rear
speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer.
Connecting 2.1 (2 speakers and a subwoofer)
audio speakers
To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer
for 2.1 speaker output:
1 Turn off the PC.
2 Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that
matches the back of your PC.
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6
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Type 3 is three connectors
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Type 6 is six connectors
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Type S is a sound card connector
3 Connect the cable to the audio system.
4 For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with your PC (select models only), connect
the Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer.
5 Connect the left and right speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker
documentation.
6 Turn on the PC.
NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system.
7 Plug in the speaker system power.
8 Turn on the speaker system.
Step 8 is optional for a two-speaker setup.
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